Covid surge and weather impacts felt
The surge of infections from the Covid-19 Omicron variant and winter weather has impacted Wright Tech's return. Covid-related staff shortages forced the school to run a half-day schedule and forgo lunches to start. An icy morning commute and a winter storm then forced two emergency shutdowns. And that was [...]
After-School Program Launches
The Wright Tech Extended Day Program will run from 2:30-4pm, Monday-Thursday through the remainder of the year. Interested students can sign up for: Academic Support / Study Skills Pre-Algebra / Algebra 1 Math Help Studio Art Program Fitness and Wellness Program Human Rights Club Mentorship Program Book Club / [...]
‘Book Tasting’ event takes place in LMS
The proverbial table was set for Freshman in English Instructor Meghan Whitlock's class to find a tasty selection of fiction and non-fiction this month. In collaboration with Library Media Specialist (LMS) Chrissy Lewin, Whitlock's freshman classes had time to explore different genres of books like historical fiction, memoir, and [...]
Wright Tech students can earn college credits
The Norwalk College High School Partnership (HSP) - Attention Juniors and Seniors! J.M. Wright High School offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credits. The Norwalk College High School Partnership (HSP) provides wonderful opportunity for eligible students to take college classes while in high school, free of [...]
‘Tech or Treat’ bewitches visitors to campus
The sun came out on Halloween along with more than 100 trick-or-treaters from the surrounding community to Wright Tech's 'Tech or Treat' event. Themed displays created by staff and students lined the walkway leading to the back entrance of the building. Children strolled along the sidewalk stopping to take [...]
Wright Tech takes top prize in Chili Cook-off
Wright Tech Freshman Eddie DeMarkey's chili reigned supreme after the 14th annual Stamford Chili cook-off. DeMarkey, who created the Really Dilly' Pumpkin Pork Chili with Wright Tech Culinary Instructor Francine Bove, beat out local fire departments and amateur chefs to take the trophy. The winning chili was a: colorful blend [...]
